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For Florenz: “The First Signs of Spring” by Teresa Carson

For Florenz: “The First Signs of Spring” by Teresa Carson

When CavanKerry Press accepted Elegy for the Floater, I was clueless about, and daunted by, the publication process. Lucky for me I had Florenz as my guide. She calmly, kindly and patiently... Read More
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For Florenz: “Crazy Stuff” by Kevin Carey

For Florenz: “Crazy Stuff” by Kevin Carey

I’ll be forever grateful for her commitment to bringing poets like me to publication. -Kevin Carey, The One Fifteen to Penn Station  Crazy Stuff I hold your hand while you sleep,your... Read More
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For Florenz: “Brook and Rainbow” by Andrea Carter Brown

For Florenz: “Brook and Rainbow” by Andrea Carter Brown

How delighted I was to hear personally from Florenz after The Disheveled Bed was published. Usually the work of a managing editor is done behind the scenes, more a matter of logistics... Read More
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For Florenz: a selection from “Primary Lessons” by Sarah Bracey White

For Florenz: a selection from “Primary Lessons” by Sarah Bracey White

Chapter Eight From Primary Lessons “Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, Sa-rah-can’t-go-to-real-school.” Sandra has found yet another weapon to use against me. “Stop teasing your sister,” Mama says. “You’re too big for that kind of foolishness.”... Read More
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For Florenz: “At Fifty” by Jack Ridl

For Florenz: “At Fifty” by Jack Ridl

At Fifty from Losing Season Coach hurls the ball against the garage door,grabs it on the rebound. He’s missed tenin a row. He steps to the line, bouncesthe ball twice, hard,... Read More
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For Florenz: “Yes” by Catherine Doty

For Florenz: “Yes” by Catherine Doty

from Momentum Yes  It’s about the bloodbanging in the body,and the brainlolling in its bedlike a happy baby.At your touch, the nerve,that volatile spook tree,vibrates. The lungstake up their workwith a... Read More
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For Florenz: “Bathing in Your Brother’s Bathwater” by Nin Andrews

For Florenz: “Bathing in Your Brother’s Bathwater” by Nin Andrews

I never met Florenz in person, but I always looked forward to her emails. Always kind and encouraging, she offered such great comments and insights.   Even over the internet, she... Read More
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For Florenz: “Goya’s Instructions” by Baron Wormser

For Florenz: “Goya’s Instructions” by Baron Wormser

Before the stench is viciousSketch the corpsesWhere the bomb has visited,Where limbs and torsos roostObedientlyAnd the vitals lie openTo frank but harmless light. Resist the impulse of simile.Art instructs usTo... Read More
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For Florenz: "Body of Diminishing Motion" by Joan Seliger Sidney

For Florenz: "Body of Diminishing Motion" by Joan Seliger Sidney

“Body of Diminishing Motion,” which must have caught Florenz’s attention as title poem to the book she chose. I’m forever grateful to her, when, after several months of hearing nothing from CKP,... Read More
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